i know you seen me on the video…
being blackety black on camera:
that time…
…I talked to Project UROK about my experiences with depression, treatment, support systems, and self-care.
and then that time…
…I stopped by ESSENCE Now to discuss “the differences in how Black and White people view racism, why White people are so bothered by the phrase ‘Black lives matter,’ and how we can finally end white supremacy.”
& that one time…
…I spoke with AfroLatino historian Dash Harris about living and finding my roots in Panama amid colorism, racism and discrimination. (NEGRO Documentary)
and the time…
I spoke with BEAM Executive Director Yolo Akili Robinson about the intersection of mental health and social justice.
and also when…
That time I spoke with Jasmine Powers about self-care and resources for Black and Brown folks, and what’s on the horizon for my creative wellness agency, GetSomeJoy.
oh! and the time…
The Each-Other Project chose me as their feature of the month!
i know you heard me on the audio…
Each week on "The Extraordinary Negroes", I and homeboy writer extrodinaire Jay Conner delve into humorous explorations of pop culture, current events, and relevant issues within our community. Our guests have included author and speaker Luvvie Ajayi; Damon Young and Panama Jackson of VerySmartBrothas; Jerrika Hinton of ABC's Grey's Anatomy, 2017 Grammy nominees KING, activist April Reign, authors Demetria Lucas O'Doyley and Kiese Laymon, financial guru Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche; Numa Perrier and Dennis Dortch of Black & Sexy TV; and many more.
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Black In the Garden: Grounded via Plant Parenthood Pt.1 w/ Alexander Hardy
Colah introduces the sequel to the prequel of her conversation with her writerly friend, Alexander Hardy who recently published an article: “Deeply rooted: What plant fatherhood taught me about caring for myself”
In the conversation unpacking this dope article we get into Alex’s writerly origin story. The theme felt very much like: vulnerabilityas Colah and Alex discussed homelessness and mental health as it relates to Plant Parenthood..
“Medical blogger Jillian Knowles and writer Alex Hardy have both written about moving back in with their parents. They share their experiences, while NPR’s Asma Khalid explains the trend.”
Black In the Garden: Grounded via Plant Parenthood: Prequel w/ Alexander Hardy
We continue our conversation with Alexander Hardy in the pre-quel from 2020 when he first became a proud plant dad. The theme of mental health prevailed as Alex candidly delved into first experiences with depression during his residence in Panama (land of his grandmother). We learn more about his struggles with homelessness in NYC while becoming a mental health advocate and striving to find a home of his own to feel safe enough to become a plant parent.
The Evolving Chair Podcast: Session 5
“In session 5 I had the opportunity to chat with Alex Hardy, an author, writer, teacher, mental health advocate and a pretty extraordinary guy! Listen as he shares the prestigious companies he has written for, his work to get more people concerned about their mental well being and him discussing his journey with anxiety and depression and knowing it was okay to reach out!”
Breakthrough Spotlight: Queer Healing Through the Arts
“Our next episode of #BreakthroughSpotlight features Alexander Hardy of GetSomeJoy as we discuss healing practices formed through the building of queer community.”
Kitchen Talk LIVE! with Alex Hardy
Join us as we welcome #mentalhealth expert Alex Hardy to Kitchen Talk LIVE!,
Featured
features
Global Jobs: Dance Enthusiast Matches Passion With Profit in Panama
“My day typically begins at 6:45 a.m., when I jump out of bed to teach a Zumba class at the national gym chain Powerclub.”
The Death Drive
“The rapper Kitty Pryde delivered a comic “live-blogging” of the album that allowed a writer named Alex Hardy to sort of dismantle her.”
The insidious link between racism and depression
“Washington Heights resident Alexander Hardy can attest to that. In 2014, the writer was living in Panama City, Panama, teaching and building up his freelance portfolio. Then, depression struck.”
8 facts you need to know about lupus — and how you can help
“While immediate relatives of someone with lupus may have a higher risk of developing the disease, it’s not a hereditary illness. Hardy’s mother, for example, has systemic and discoid lupus but their experiences with the disease are very different.”
6 Afro-Latinos Open Up About What It Means To Be Black And Latino
“HuffPost Latino Voices asked six Afro-Latinos to share what it really means to grow-up black and Latino. Because as writer Janel Martinez explains, it can be quite complicated at first.”
59 Tweets From Muslim Twitter That Are Guaranteed To Make You Laugh
“Overheard in Harlem: ‘You lucky it’s Ramadan, or I’d beat your fuckin ass. When I finish fasting in July, it’s a wrap.’”
“Why We Went To Therapy” – Black Men Speak
“Hardy: As a full-time Black man trying to navigate this world and its many challenges, therapy has saved my life. I’ve been in therapy for a few years, and it has been a revelatory, calming, reassuring journey with lots of growth and insights along the way.”
21 Podcasts All Feminists Should Listen To
“Mental health, Black pop culture, fatherhood, and masculinity are four of The Extraordinary Negroes’s core themes, and few podcasts tackle these topics as beautifully as Alexander Hardy and Jay Connor do.”
…mo’ features
a few more of my favorite mentions, quotes and blurbs
“Every day is #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay,’ exclaimed Alexander Hardy.”
“When Alex Hardy sets Kitty Pryde to rights about the lyrics “eat the cake Anna Mae” in “Drunk in Love,” it’s a reminder of how flippant people have been with black entertainment.”
“Another writer, Alexander Hardy, mocked Madonna’s speech, which some thought was extremely self-involved.”
photo credit: Theo Wargo / Getty Images
The Podcast List You Need and Want
"Each week, writers Jay Connor and Alex Hardy delve into humorous explorations of relevant issues within the African-American community, such as Black masculinity, financial literacy, mental health, and real estate”
Chef Chat with John Vitale of Caffe Anello
"Mental health awareness is definitely a component. We met with a gentleman named Alex Hardy. He runs a mental health awareness program called Get Some Joy."
Feature of the Month | Alex Hardy
"My favorite pastime (thinks) is definitely eating. Um, yeah. If I’m not sleeping or writing, or on MyVidster, it’s definitely all about the meal."
Minority Mental Health Advocate: Alex Hardy
"The disparities in access, resources, knowledge, and trust are vast, and it's important for us to address these gaps and connect more folks to the care and support they need."
10 amazing disabled leaders and activists you absolutely need to follow on Twitter
Alexander Hardy (@chrisalexander_) is a mental health advocate, writer, and lupus warrior. He tweets regularly about mental health, including barriers that people of color face when trying to get help, and his experience with being a freelance writer."
Alabaster Ally Sam Whiteout Pokes White Beak Into Black Folks’ Biz, Gets Ferociously Slandered
"Behind every Sam Whiteout and Rachel Dolezal is a gaggle of Black folks who should love themselves more."
28 Disabled Leaders You Should Be Following on Twitter
@chrisalexander – #Mentalhealth and #chronichealth advocate , connosieur of banana pudding and macaroni and cheese :)"
Portobelo, Panamá – a trip to paradise
"During my time in Panamá, in order to avoid suicidándome, I occasionally had to escape the hustle and lunacy of the Capital for a quieter, browner, locale."
“Mental illness is a spectrum, so for those who are maybe on the deeper end of that spectrum, you may be struggling not just with motivation to eat, but motivation to live, motivation to keep going,” says Hardy.”
What to Eat When You’re Depressed
Elemental
"Alex Hardy is my favorite Colored Boy on the internet. He possesses one of the sickest wits out there, along with a talent for creating cuss words that just…fit."
22 Brilliant Black Male Writers You Need to Be Reading
Truly Tafakari
"Eager relatives will bring their own containers, but only a savage will do so without some type of inclination that this is allowable," Hardy says."
A Guest's Guide to Thanksgiving Leftover Etiquette
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